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Haina upgrades TOS
Haina International Terminal has switched its terminal operating system to Zebra''s NavisTM SPARCS N4 to better streamline its multi-purpose port activities.
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NewsPort Apps and daily learning from Coracle
ELearning specialist Coracle Online has launched a ports App for iPhones and iPod Touches with information on over 2,500 ports.
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NewsUnderstand the dangers
The Port of Felixstowe is one of those that has been involved in the development of the new Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) at IMO, and it has also had input into the Lloyd''s Register guidelines.
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal.
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Sea motorway services to connect Spain and Italy
The Transport Ministers of Italy and Spain have signed an agreement to develop sea motorway services between the two countries.
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NewsSafety on board
Shore-based stevedores risk life and limb when lashing boxes on poorly designed containerships. Felicity Landon investigates
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Port Hedland looks to repeat record
Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) is working with OMC International to investigate how its dynamic under-keel clearance (DUKC) technology can help the port regularly repeat its recent record of five ships sailing on the one tide.
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Straddle carriers for Chittagong
Chittagong Port Authority in Bangladesh has put out tenders for the supply of six straddle carriers, along with spare parts, accessories and related services - including installation, testing and training.
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NewsNo real change at DP World
It''s ''business as usual'' at port conglomerate DP World despite declining volumes on the back of the financial crisis, in contrast to the euphoric years of 2007 and 2008.
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NewsNew decree could stunt new Brazilian development
Antaq, the Brazilian authority overseeing ports, has put forward a proposal that would fundamentally change legislation governing how private terminals handle third-party traffic.
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NewsPort Strategy launches online LinkedIn discussion group
The aim of the group is to encourage real-time debate and inspired thinking on port and terminal operations and management. The group will also benefit from the latest opinion and news on key issues concerning investment, management and business development of ports and terminals, in both the developed and emerging ...
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6 Kalmar electric RTGs for Vietnam
Saigon Newport Company (SNP), Vietnam has awarded Cargotec a contract for a further six all-electric Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for the 1st phase of its Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container deepwater port near Ho Chi Minh City.
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NewsPort of Los Angeles investing $42 million into World Cruise Centre
The Port of Los Angeles is investing more than $42 million in long-term improvements to its Inner Harbor World Cruise Center, according to a presentation given to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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Port of Kotka joins the EcoPorts network
The partnership is part of the new Ecoport concept of the port of Kotka. Kotka ecoport is a project launched by the port of Kotka as a part of the City of Kotka and its EkoKotka project. The goal of Kotka ecoport is to consider the environment in ...
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Manila opts for Vycon savings
Twelve Vycon energy capture devices are to be installed at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) on both existing and upcoming Noell rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
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The slippery box throughput slope
Drewry Shipping Consultants'' newly released Top 10 container terminal operators ranking lists the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), not surprisingly, at the No 1 slot, becoming the first company to register an annual volume in excess of 50m teu.
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Strike shuts down BA for a week
At the end of August, port workers in Buenos Aires belonging to the SUPA trade union began an indefinite strike in rejection of a ruling by the Works Ministry that stevedores employed in the stuffing and destuffing of containers actually belonged to the Hoist trade union.
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NewsChennai Port - looking for space
Chennai refuses to be overshadowed by its neighbours, as Stevie Knight discovers
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Bangladesh Sonadia project gets the green light
With new port plans finally given an official nod, Bangladesh is looking to public/private finance for further developments.
